Bass Pro Shops to open San Jose location in 2015

Bass Pro Shops announced it will open a San Jose store in 2015 at the new Almaden Ranch shopping center near the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Highway 85.

The 145,000 square-foot store will sell hunting, fishing and outdoor gear and is the anchor tenant of the 350,000 square-foot retail center.

The Springfield, Mo.-based chain is known for combining retail with entertainment, conservation and outdoor education.

Bass Pro Shops' exterior and interior motifs include massive log and rock work, large indoor aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species as well as an extensive collection of museum quality fish and wildlife mounts. The Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store in San Jose will also feature an Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill.